Object ID:
1959.10.1737
Object Name:
Point, Projectile
Dimensions:
H-0.508 W-3.937 L-8.128 cm
Description:
Waubesa Point., Early to Middle Woodland Period.
Identifying features include, Black Coloring, Straight Stem (Stem Shape), Ovate (Blade Shape), Convex (Base Shape).
Made of chert
Identifying features include, Black Coloring, Straight Stem (Stem Shape), Ovate (Blade Shape), Convex (Base Shape).
Made of chert
Collection:
Native American-Kohnke Collection
Date:
1000 BCE - 500 CE
VE Exhibit Label 1:
The Adena and Waubesa points have many overlapping characteristics. Adena points have less defined shoulders and the widest part of the blade is well above the shoulders. Waubesa points have well defined shoulders with the widest part of the blade at the shoulders.
Collector:
Steffen, Alfred
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